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By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed a constable serving with the Taraba State Command over the theft of a goat, underscoring its commitment to upholding discipline and integrity within the ranks. An official signal from the Commissioner of Police, DFA Jalingo, addressed to the Divisional Police Officer…

By Deborah Nnamdi A devastating fire broke out in the early hours of Friday, August 15, 2025, at 57 Azikiwe Street, Mile 2 Diobu, reducing a residential building to ashes, displacing dozens of residents, and destroying property worth millions of naira. The blaze, which reportedly began around 3 a.m., caught…

By Deborah Nnamdi Four people have been confirmed dead and several others injured following a lightning strike in the Kantar Uban Daba community of Rimi Local Government Area, Katsina State. The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday evening amid heavy rainfall. Three of the victims died instantly, while a fourth succumbed…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has pledged strong support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in its campaign against drug abuse, including offering agricultural opportunities for rehabilitated drug users and promoting alternative livelihoods for illicit crop growers. Kyari made this commitment…

In addition to their statutory allocations, State Governments and Local Government Areas (LGAs) have received significant extra funding under the current administration—leading to a fiscal surplus of approximately N7.1 trillion, according to the Federal Government. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, disclosed this during…

Chairman of the Board of Director for Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, Dr. Layi Fatona (right) with Chairman & Managing Director, Chevron Nigeria Limited, Mr. Jim Swartz. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, Mr. Tony Attah, has stated that Nigeria’s oil and gas…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the temporary closure of its portal for uploading the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results. This action is intended to resolve technical issues affecting candidates who had earlier uploaded the initially released results. In a statement posted on…

The Magistrate Court 1 in Asaba witnessed intense courtroom proceedings on Monday as Pastor Sunday Ogbogho of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) was arraigned on charges of assaulting one Kenneth Orusi. According to the charge sheet, the incident allegedly occurred on July 27, 2025, at No. 5 Elder…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has credited President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for making cancer treatment accessible within Nigeria. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Governor of Enugu State, Mr. Peter Mbah, on Thursday in Enugu, Idris said the federal government’s communication team…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Defence Headquarters has dismissed claims that notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has surrendered to the Nigerian military. Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye addressed the issue on Thursday during a press briefing in Abuja. “Simple answer to the question about terrorist leader, Bello…